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Does fencing need planning permission??

Hi, I'm unsure if this is the correct section to post in but I couldn't find a more appropriate one.

I've recently bought a 4 Acre paddock in a field consisting of around 10 other paddocks, they are currently sectioned off by what I would describe as metal deer fencing with the hight of around 4ft.

My plot borders onto a bridal path with a lot of trees and bushes in-between it so only borders onto 2 other plots.

I would like to put some screening up around my perimeter (willow, bamboo or something similar) to make it a bit more secluded and am wondering if I need to apply for any kind of permission for this?

I would also like to know if there are any restrictions on height, I would ideally like to make it around 1.5 - 1.8m high?

Many thanks in advance
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  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,571 Forumite
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    OTL wrote: »
    I've recently bought a 4 Acre paddock in a field consisting of around 10 other paddocks, they are currently sectioned off by what I would describe as metal deer fencing with the hight of around 4ft.

    My plot borders onto a bridal path with a lot of trees and bushes in-between it so only borders onto 2 other plots.

    I would like to put some screening up around my perimeter (willow, bamboo or something similar) to make it a bit more secluded and am wondering if I need to apply for any kind of permission for this?

    I would also like to know if there are any restrictions on height, I would ideally like to make it around 1.5 - 1.8m high?

    I don't think the rules about fencing round a garden would apply in this case?

    Is there anything in the deeds about the kind of fencing allowed/required?
  • OTL
    OTL Posts: 3 Newbie
    Thanks but this doesn't apply to a paddock in a field.

    As far as I can tell, there doesn't seem to be anything in the deeds regarding fencing and I don't think any of the owners of the 2 bordering fields would have a problem with it either.
  • jjlandlord
    jjlandlord Posts: 5,099 Forumite
    Enquire to your local council?
  • OTL
    OTL Posts: 3 Newbie
    jjlandlord wrote: »
    Enquire to your local council?

    I try to have as little to do with the council as possible tbh, as in my experience, and friends experiences, they seem to be extremely unhelpful/jobsworths/condescending/want to know the ins and outs of 'everything' when you just want a simple question answered.

    This may just be 'my' local council planning department, but I have yet to have a conversation with somebody there without one of the above. :(
  • MisterBaxter
    MisterBaxter Posts: 666 Forumite
    Ask them is writing and get them to put their response in writing, if they tell you that you don't need planning then you have it in writing if they change their mind. You will need to provide them with enough detail to give you an answer though. If you are too vague in your description then how will they know if it needs planning or not. I will only ever deal with planners in writing, even those I know well as it provides me a with a degree of protection if at some point later questions are raised. It is also helpful to keep a copy of the letter with the deeds so if the issue comes up at sale time there is evidence that planning consent wasn't needed.

    If they think you do need planning they will soon tell you as they want you to pay for your application.
  • 00ec25
    00ec25 Posts: 9,123 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    OTL wrote: »
    I try to have as little to do with the council as possible
    well its only your local council that will take any action against you so its time for you to get over your prejudices and ask them
  • Not planning advice but what are you doing with the paddock and what is in the other paddocks that surround it?

    Any willow or bamboo screening is likely to get destroyed by livestock/horses. Your hard work and expense may go to waste!
  • MysteryMe
    MysteryMe Posts: 3,408 Forumite
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    Fencing is usually part of permitted development but the council can remove that right under the town & country planning act.


    You would need to check with the council to see if an Article 4 direction is in existence but if other plots are fenced off it does not sound like one has.
  • You can erect a fence or wall or other means of enclosure up to 2 metres in height without requiring planning permission if it's to the rear of a property or not adjacent to a vehicular highway - which I suspect your paddocks won't be...?
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